HATE SPEECH IN THE CONTEXT OF THE WAR IN UKRAINE: SOCIOLOGICAL AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

This article examines the issue of hate speech in the context of the war in Ukraine, presenting it as a linguistic and social phenomenon with significant political implications. The study argues that language in conflict serves not only a communicative function but also an ideological one. It becomes a tool for escalating conflict, dehumanizing the enemy, and constructing nationalist narratives. The analysis covers both political and media discourse, as well as the communication practices of civil society, including online comments and trolling. Special attention is given to the linguistic mechanisms (such as metaphors, repetition, and strategies of denying responsibility) that reinforce stereotypes and perpetuate social divisions. The text is interdisciplinary in nature, combining sociolinguistic, political, and social perspectives, and emphasizes the need for education and legal regulation as tools for limiting and regulating hate speech.
Object of the study: hate speech in the context of the war in Ukraine, considered as a linguistic and sociopolitical phenomenon.
Research topic: public and media discourses (statements by politicians, press, and social media) and communicative practices of civil society.